Cleaning the Wiper Tray

Discharged fluid collects in the wiper tray. The wiper tray must be cleaned periodically.

When it is time to clean the wiper tray, the message The time for wiper tray cleaning has arrived. appears. When this message is displayed, clean the wiper tray.

WARNING

Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.

Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

Procedure
  1. When the message The time for wiper tray cleaning has arrived. appears, tap OK.
  2. Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_NOTE_1note to display the messages.
  3. Tap The time for wiper tray cleaning has arrived..
    VG3_Panel_NOTE_TimetoCleanWiperTray
    The Wiper Tray Cleaning screen appears.
  4. Tap Execute.
    When the message Discard the discharged fluid in the bottle. appears, use the following procedure to discard the discharged fluid.
    1. Detach the drain bottle.
      IMPORTANT

      When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands or the floor.


      VG3-RemoveDrainBottle

    2. Empty the bottle by discarding the discharged fluid.
    3. Quickly attach the emptied bottle to the machine once more.
    4. Tap Finish.
      CAUTION

      Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display Discard the discharged fluid in the bottle.. After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bottle to the machine.

      Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.

      WARNING

      Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame.

      Doing so may cause a fire.

      CAUTION

      To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.

      Any spillage or vapor leakage may cause fire, odor, or physical distress.

      IMPORTANT

      Do not store discharged fluid in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

      When temporarily storing discharged fluid in the included drain bottle, do not store it in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight. The discharged fluid may harden, making the drain bottle unusable. The drain bottle may also deteriorate, leading to discharged fluid leaks.

      IMPORTANT

      Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale.

      Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

    Wiper tray cleaning starts.
    IMPORTANT An error will be displayed in the situations shown below. Eliminate the cause of the error, and then tap Execute again.
    • When the machine runs out of cleaning liquid
    • When no cleaning liquid cartridge has been inserted
    When the discharging of the liquid in the wiper tray is complete, the tray is filled with cleaning liquid. Cleaning liquid filling in progress. and the (approximate) remaining time are displayed at the top of the operation panel.

    If the cleaning liquid runs out during filling, Unable to Fill Wiper Cleaning Liquid is displayed at the top of the operation panel. Replace the cleaning liquid pouch.

    Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement

  5. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.